Improving stayer can serve it up to established names in Gold Cup

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Torcedor
Ascot Gold Cup
1pt each-way at 14-1

Last year's Gold Cup was one of the most exciting races of the year, with the gallant Big Orange holding off superstar stayer Order Of St George by a short head.

Watching the race again, it's clear Order Of St George should have won and, having come back this year with an easy win in the Vintage Crop Stakes at Navan, it's surprising to see him at a backable price.

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Published on 14 May 2018inHorse racing tips

Last updated 19:38, 14 May 2018

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